Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 GTRexclude the reverse with a similar

the reverse with a similar silver gilt medallion

An early and desirable version in nickel silver

the leather showing wear and crazing

all four sides trimmed in twisted silver bullion wires

along with the entire crew

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 GTRexclude the reverse with a similar(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 70. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the second President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi in 1951. The highest ranking honour of the